Are you looking to mix up your teaching activities? Make math and other learning fun or at least different? Well over at the blog Trucs and Bricolages there are all sorts of activities that you can create with recycled things … Read More ...
First day of school giant pencil prop
I know things aren’t normal right now but school is still starting in some way, shape, or form. This means there still needs to be a first day of school picture. I am in love with this giant pencil that … Read More ...
How to add modern touches to thrift store paintings
I bet pretty much everybody now has tried their hand at coloring pages. I even went so far as to design some of my own. When I spotted this fun idea for “coloring” with paint and markers to update a … Read More ...
Great idea for recycled box art dsplay
I happen to have a chain link fence that I have been displaying art on but if you don’t happen to have a fence and are looking for a way to display some art maybe outside for your neighbors to … Read More ...
How to make a recycled cd case votive shade
There are endless possibilities for what could be put in a recycled cd case. I think I may challenge myself to pick something new every day out on my daily walk. Pop on over to the blog Celebrations at Home … Read More ...
Recycled Styrofoam cups make a fun math teaching tool
I know we are all trying not to use Styrofoam these days but occasionally it can’t be avoided. So when I spotted this great math teaching tool made from them I thought that it looked like a great way to … Read More ...
Dozens of Doily ideas
I love doilies. As the post over at The Idea Room shows so many ways that doilies can be reused, upcycled, repurposed and altered I could be making everything there. These wrist cozies happen to be one of my faves … Read More ...
How to make mono prints with scrim fabric
Loose gauzy fabric can make some really interesting patterns because you stretch it out and pull holes and shapes in it. What great way to make backgrounds for collages and paintings. Pop on over to the blog Hand Printed for … Read More ...
How to make a recycled paper lantern cloud lamp
I have another BIG and fun recycled craft project today. These fun fluffy clouds would add a great look inside or out. Pop on over to the blog Day to Day Gadgets for the step by step tutorial on how … Read More ...
How to make giant octopus tentacles
My complete focus right now is big decorations that I can put on my lawn so that my neighbors can enjoy from afar. When I spotted these giant tentacles I was so tickled and they are pretty easy to make. … Read More ...
Amazing original art sold in recycled cigarette machines by Art-o-mat
Are these not amazing mini pieces of art? I am addicted to supporting artists by buying art from Art-o-mat.
Right now since I am not really going out much I purchased one of their surprise Art-o-Cartons. I opened … Read More ...
Recycled buttons make fun fish scales
You generally don’t think of buttons and fish at the same time but in this case buttons can make fun fish scales. Over at the blog Sun Hats and Wellie Boots you can see how to make this fun transformation … Read More ...
How to make recycled plastic bottle charms
These are so pretty and pretty easy to make too! They are like the middle stage of Shrinky Dinks. Need some new jewelry making supplies to add to your stash? Why not spend some times just making organic shaped recycled … Read More ...
How to make a recycled bouncing ball Giant Christmas ornament
I have a feeling that decorating yards is going to be more important now more than ever as many of us will probably not be doing huge indoor gatherings this holiday season. So these giant ball ornaments perfect to hang … Read More ...
Glowing ghost Halloween decoration
Is it too soon to start thinking about Halloween? Some may say yes, other maybe not. Well this cool way to make a glowing decoration may come in handy for other themes. Pop on over to the blog Penny Wise … Read More ...